A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4462684 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4464731 epoch_slot_no: 15131 block_no: 4462507 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1865 time: 2020-07-23 09:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21c145419cd5fe3632edb7d24dd6c523813bae0b240f7b5c3cd84e5230e5f4f8Block Operator
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